Lagos MSMEs Support: State Disburses N1.9bn to Businesses
The Lagos State Government says it disbursed about N1.9 billion in loans and grants to Micro, Small, and…
Australian Pension Fund Tilts to US Over Local Stocks on AI Boom
Brighter Super, a A$37 billion ($26.8 billion) Australian pension fund, is tilting its portfolio away from the local…
The consensus on China’s economy is strong, and wrong – Academia
s China’s development model short-changing domestic consumers? Although there is almost universal agreement that it is, that does…
Chinese Export Growth Rebounds as War Fails to Curb Trade
China’s export growth rebounded more than expected despite disruptions to shipping caused by the war in Iran, as…
China’s ‘common prosperity’ push faces reality check as inequality rises: study
Chinese citizens are facing growing inequality in wages and wealth, constraining the country’s “common prosperity” agenda at a…
Middle East War to Spark Biggest Energy Price Surge in Four Years
Commodity prices forecast to rise by 16% this year, fueling inflation and slowing growth WASHINGTON, April 28, 2026—Energy prices are projected to surge by 24% this…
Analysts doubt Iran war will prompt China stimulus, tip ‘solid’ first-quarter GDP growth
The US-Israeli war on Iran and the current Iranian and American blockades of shipping through the Strait of…
Iran war’s nine shocking impacts on Australia revealed
A leading economist has shared his predictions on the long-term impacts of the Iran war, saying the geopolitical…
From tariffs to energy shock: How global economy is holding up
In less than a decade, the global economy has faced at least three back-to-back major disruptions, excluding the…
‘No return to normal’: IMF warns of lasting economic damage from Iran war
By Una Hajdari with AFP Published on 10/04/2026 – 10:30 GMT+2 The International Monetary Fund will downgrade its global growth forecasts…
Chinese Money Markets Signal Credit Growth is Slowing Again
A rare dislocation in China’s money markets is pointing to a buildup of liquidity, which analysts say is…
India Remains Among the Fastest-Growing Economies Even As Growth Slows Amid Middle East Conflict; Outlook Vulnerable to Risks and Uncertainty
NEW DELHI, April 9, 2026 — Growth in India is projected at 6.6% in FY27, as higher energy prices…